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The Future Is in Sustainability and Safety

To remain competitive, suppliers must deliver innovations that enable formulators to develop products that satisfy consumer demand.

Hong Zheng

November 1, 2017

Sustainability has become a key driver for the adhesives industry. Once considered a “nice to have” feature, sustainability is increasingly valued by both adhesive producers and end users. In addition, regulations calling for safer, cleaner materials, especially in Europe, are driving the demand for more environmentally friendly products.

Advancing Adhesives

High-Performance Bonding

New adhesives offer manufacturers solutions to reduce weight and gain fuel efficiency.

Frank Kerstan

November 1, 2017

As vehicle manufacturers worldwide look to reduce weight from their cars and trucks in order to boost fuel economy and reduce emissions, they must set aside the mindset that has dictated traditional material and process choices and instead consider new and emerging technologies. This includes selecting adhesives and other joining options. Each car today contains, on average, 15 kg (~ 33 lbs) of adhesives,―and this amount will likely increase in the future.

Chemical Production Falls Due to Hurricane Disruptions

The steep decline in September reportedly reflected severe, but temporary, disruptions from Hurricane Harvey.

October 27, 2017

According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell sharply by 1.4% in September, following a 0.2% decline in August, and a 1% gain in July.

Omya Names Blackburn Chemicals Distributor

The company will have exclusive distribution rights in representing Blackburn Chemicals Ltd. in the CASE market segments in all 50 U.S. states.

October 23, 2017

Omya recently announced a new distribution agreement with Blackburn Chemicals Ltd.

Novomer to Open Innovation Center

The company is expected to employ about 60 chemists, engineers, lab technicians, and other personnel at the new facility.

October 23, 2017

Novomer Inc. recently announced plans to open a new innovation center in Rochester, N.Y.

Emery Oleochemicals Receives Best Paper Award

The award recognized the innovative azelate polyols technology.

October 20, 2017

Emery Oleochemicals recently announced it was awarded the Best Technical Paper in the CASE Renewables Session at the 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

Shin-Etsu Announces $21 Million Expansion

This new investment is reportedly for the purpose of expanding its production capacity for these silicone products and additionally to set up a new production facility for its silicone emulsions.

October 19, 2017

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. recently announced that, as part of its continuously progressive expansion effort over the past four years, $21.3 million in facility and production investments are being dedicated to expanding its Akron, Ohio plant.